PHM 231 Pharmacology 1

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Provides a basic understanding of structure and function of certain biological systems within the human body, including the endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems, as well as oncology principles. Presents general concepts of medication therapeutics, and the pathophysiology regarding diseases being treated in said body systems as well as involving cellular physiology and drug transport through the cell membranes.

Prerequisite/Corequisite: PHM 230 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Differential Fee Yes
Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe the basic structure and function of the endocrine, nervous, gastrointestinal, and respiratory systems.
Classify pharmaceuticals and name prototypes of drug classification for therapeutics of the endocrine, nervous, respiratory systems, and for oncology use.
Apply basic principles of chemical concepts in pharmacy application.
Utilize critical thinking skills to read and assess medical literature.
Identify and name routes of drug administration for body systems.
Determine variables involved in contraindications and interactions of drug administration for specific systems.
Identify basic human diseases and conditions in body systems.

Content Outline

Respiratory System
- Structure and Function
Endocrine System
- Structure and Function
Nervous System
- Structure and Function
Pharmaceutical and street drug addiction
Pharmaceutical drug classifications
- Prototypes
- Routes of administration
- Drug interactions and contraindications
- Drug therapeutics for system-specific diseases
- Case studies